An infant perceives a door as being the same shape whether it is closed or ajar. What term describes what the infant is experiencing?

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Perceptual constancy refers to the ability of the brain to perceive objects as having a constant shape, size, and color despite changes in perspective, distance, or lighting. In this case, the infant's recognition of the door as the same shape whether it is closed or ajar is an example of shape constancy, which is a type of perceptual constancy.

An Infant Perceives a Door as Being the Same Shape